London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reiterated on Monday the government’s intention to commence deportations of asylum seekers to Rwanda in the spring, maintaining the original timeline for the contentious scheme currently undergoing parliamentary scrutiny.
During his visit to Coventry in central England, Sunak emphasized the government’s commitment to the previously outlined timeline, stating, “I’m still committed to the timeline that I set out previously, which is we aim to get a flight off in the spring.” He specifically referenced flights carrying migrants as part of the deportation process.
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Sunak emphasized the necessity of implementing the Rwanda scheme, asserting, “It is important that we get the Rwanda scheme up and running because we need to have a deterrent (to illegal migration).”
